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The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music BusinessÂ is the industry bible and the ultimate guide to making money in the music business. Music is a business of money, contracts, decisions and making the most of every opportunity. To succeedâto make moneyâto have a careerâyou have to know what you are doing in both music and business. This invaluable book tells you how the business works, what you must know to succeed, and how much money you can make in films, television, video games, ASCAP, BMI and SESAC, record sales, downloadsÂ and streams, advertising, ringtones and ringbacks, interactive toys and dolls, Broadway, new media, scoring contracts and synch licenses, music publishing, foreign countries, and much more. This indispensable reference is written by industry insiders Todd Brabec, Educator, Entertainment Law Attorney and former ASCAP Executive Vice President and Worldwide Director of Membership, and Jeff Brabec, Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs, BMG.

Music critics of the past and the present offer inspiration through their work on artists like Black Sabbath, Daft Punk, J Dilla, Joy Division, Kanye West, Neutral Milk Hotel, Radiohead, Pussy Riot and countless others. How to Write About Music is an invaluable text for all those who have ever dreamed of getting their music writing published and a pleasure for everyone who loves to read about music.

If You Learn The Secrets In This Book... You WILL SUCCEED In The Music Business! This new music business marketing book is made for artists, singers, songwriters, managers, producers, record labels, students, music fans and anyone who wants to learn how to win in the lucrative music and entertainment business. This book was written by a Grammy Nominated entertainment industry insider who spent over a decade studying & learning internet marketing tricks you will need to know, to be successful in the new digital media era. This book will teach you everything you need to know about social media marketing, viral marketing and online promotion, which will help you get more views and propel your brand to the top, in the least amount of time! Learn how to be successful, even with limited funds and resources! With a laptop and the skills taught in this book, you can rise to the top of the music industry, sell millions of records and make millions and millions of dollars!

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This book will teach you how to successfully start marketing your brand online. This book covers all aspects of being successful in online branding, not just the music business. Various topics are covered such as: Starting an LLC, Getting Your Music in All Digital Music Stores, Social Media Marketing, 360 Record Deals and Contracts, Entertainment Lawyers, Split Sheets, Online Marketing, Advertising and Going Viral, Publishing, Building Successful YouTube Channels and Gaining Millions of Subscribers, Getting Major Record Deals, Starting a Record Label, Publishing Deals, Royalties, PROs, Instagram & Twitter Marketing, How To Properly Use Social Media, The Rise of Streaming Music and More! Learn how to stay relevant in the New Age Digital Music & Entertainment Business by reading this book!

Why, despite the number of high profile female rock musicians, does rock continue to be understood as masculine? Why is rock generally assumed to be created and performed by men? Marion Leonard explores different representations of masculinity offered by, and performed through, rock music, and examines how female rock performers negotiate this gendering of rock as masculine. A major concern of the book is not specifically with men or with women performing rock, but with how notions of gender affect the everyday experiences of all rock musicians within the context of the music industry. Leonard addresses core issues relating to gender, rock and the music industry through a case study of 'female-centred' bands from the UK and US performing so called 'indie rock' from the 1990s to the present day. Using original interview material with both amateur and internationally renowned musicians, the book further addresses the fact that the voices of musicians have often been absent from music industry studies. Leonard's central aim is to progress from feminist scholarship that has documented and explored the experience of female musicians, to presenting an analytic discussion of gender and the music industry. In this way, the book engages directly with a number of under-researched areas: the impact of gender on the everyday life of performing musicians; gendered attitudes in music journalism, promotion and production; the responses and strategies developed by female performers; the feminist network riot grrrl and the succession of international festivals it inspired under the name of Ladyfest.

This book features insight and advice from Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks and over 30 music industry experts. Professionals included here have worked at CBS Records, Capitol Records, Billboard, Fox Music, A&M, Mercury, Arista, Electra, Atlantic, and Pandora among others.

The US music industry is an exciting, fast-paced, marketplace which brings together creative and business interests to connect artists with audiences. This book traces the history of the music industry from the Colonial era to the present day, identifying trends and the innovative leaders who have shaped its course. This volume embraces the diversity of the American music industry, spanning classical to country and hip hop to heavy metal.

Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes that provide a comprehensive directory of college music business programs and a listing of all relevant music industry trade associations, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important artists, managers, companies, industry terminology and significant trade associations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the business of music.

DIGITAL STRATEGIES 4 MUSIC INDUSTRY SUCCESS reveals where music industry personnel and artists currently stand regarding new technology and digital strategies. It briefly chronicles how new technology affected the music industry over decades and how technology used strategically can propel companies and artists towards success in the music industry. Many old-school practices for marketing and promoting new music are still being implemented, but todays digital standards coupled with some old school practices will still get recorded projects miles ahead of the game as you use this digital blueprint for music industry success. DIGITAL STRATEGIES FOR MUSIC INDUSTRY SUCCESS provides marketing insight and resources that will allow music industry leaders, artists, and personnel to become more skilled and successful in the music business, utilizing digital skills, strategies, and techniques shared within its pages. Included at the end of the hardcover book is a success planner and journal to track and chronical your success.

How Not to Make It in the Music Industry is an extremely funny memoir that provides a detailed account and insider's view of the music business. This coming-of-age story follows the experiences and travails of naive small town hopeful who ended up as a radio plugger and professional musician on his route to nothingdom across a fourteen year period, which included being offered a two-hundred thousand pound deal by Universal Music Publishing, working with producers such as: Arthur Baker (Springsteen, New Order, Joy Division), Simon Gogerly (U2, Massive Attack, Gwen Stefani), Youth (The Verve, Marilyn Manson, Primal Scream), David Kosten (Bat for Lashes, Everything Everything), and being managed by hugely successful multi-million selling companies including, Big Life, East City, Lunatic Entertainment.

(Amadeus). Leading Tones is a glimpse into several aspects of the musical world. There are portions devoted to Leonard Slatkin's life as a musician and conductor, portraits of some of the outstanding artists with whom he has worked, as well as anecdotes and stories both personal and professional. Much of the book discusses elements of the industry that are troubling and difficult during this first part of the 21st century. Auditions, critics, fiscal concerns, and labor negotiations are all matters that today's conductors must be aware of, and this book provides helpful suggested solutions. Leading Tones is intended not only for musicians, but also for the music lover who wishes to know more about what goes into being a conductor.